Guillermo del Toro
Mexican filmmaker and author (born 1964)
Guillermo del Toro Gómez is a Mexican filmmaker. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales and horror, with an effort to infuse visual or poetic beauty in the grotesque. He has had a lifelong fascination with monsters, which he considers symbols of great power. He is also known for his use of insectile and religious imagery, his themes of Catholicism, anti-fascism, and celebrating imperfection, underworld motifs, practical special effects, and dominant amber lighting.
| Date of Birth | 9th October 1964 |
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| Age | 59 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Country | Mexico |
| City | Guadalajara |
| Birth Place | Guadalajara |
| Religion | agnosticism |
| Nationality | Mexico |
| Citizenship | Mexico |
| Awards | BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Nebula Award, Time Machine Award, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Saturn Award, Golden Lion, Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director, Golden Globe Awards, Academy Award for Best Director, Time 100, Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, The George Pal Memorial Award |
| Occupation | film director, screenwriter, novelist, film producer, film actor, television actor, television producer, visagiste, make-up artist, director |